South Korea to Risk Assess Hundreds of Sanitary Pads
Chemical Watch Sunny Lee September 7, 2017 “KWEN tested ten menstruation pads and found that all contained toxic substances in varying quantities. All 22 VOCs... Read More
Periods Without Plastic
Plastic Pollution Coalition Sarah Wylie July 18, 2017 “Did you know that feminine hygiene companies aren’t required to disclose all of the ingredients in their... Read More
Do You Know What Your Tampon Is Made Of?
HelloFlo Shaye DiPasquale June 20, 2017 “In May, Democratic Representative Grace Meng of New York introduced the Menstrual Products Right to Know Act, a bill that would require manufacturers... Read More
Are all tampons toxic? No one seems to have the answer
The Guardian Leah Messigner March 21, 2016 “Alexandra Scranton, director of science and research at Women’s Voices for the Earth, a Montana-based advocacy group that... Read More
New Bill Will Protect Women’s Health from Serious Gaps in Feminine-Hygiene Regulation
MISSOULA, MT, April 2, 2015 — Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney (D-NY) introduced a renewed version of her legislation focused on protecting women from potential health... Read More
Shopping on Walmart.com? Ignore the New Eco Label!
Walmart isn’t awarding eco-labels based on any review of the product’s impact to human health or the environment!
How To Tell Your Daughter About Safe Tampons
I remember the first time it happened to me. Vividly. I was in seventh grade Pre-algebra.
The Democratization of Tampons
We want every woman to be able to afford to make the healthier choice.
Detox the Box Spoof Music Video Goes Viral
We need your help to send a serious message to Tampax and Always!
The Story Behind Change
As an environmentalist and teacher, I learned the horrifying truths about conventional sanitary protection.